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well then Peek. we'll have to do a 5k on the east coast.

@@lovelytrl, look at it this way. You can have a small taste of very soft soft foods, or have broth of all the different Soups. But take it from me... if you over eat, you will be miserable !!! And you are on a cruise ! Don't be miserable !!!!!!!! Enjoy the dancing, the Water, and everything non food ! And even some gambling LOL ( be careful though, we tend to exchange one addition for another). Just have a great time !!! You'll enjoy the food, just small amounts or liquids

I"m walking !!!! No way can I train to run. and Sue. My cousin wants to do a 5k in CT or NY for her 40th which is next year. so I'll be on the east coast Peek.. where are you ?

MJ - half days at a week out would be good. Don't go into it too fast. You will have low energy because you're on liquids.

Peek !! Come on, lets do it !!

Thanks guys ! I do have a training schedule ! The half marathon is February 28th, so that I will have lost a significant amount of weight, and if I'm training at a heavier weight, it should be a bit easier. Most of the training days are 3 - 4 miles, which I'm doing now. Then on the weekends you add a mile. I'm feeling confident I can do it !!

Please go get counseling !!! The divorce rate is sooooo high for bariatric patients. You can't lose 100+ pounds and not expect things change. Especially if you're having some issues already. Counseling will help a tremendous amount. And talk to her, tell her divorce rate is high and that you love her and you're in this together and you are wanting to do counseling to make sure there's no problems down the road. If she's not interested, at least get it for yourself. I definitely went before I started this journey, right before surgery, and I will go at any hint of problems personally or relationship wise. Very important to have a good head on your shoulders !!! HUGS ! You're doing the right thing seeking advice here I wish you the best !!!!!

Awesome Sue ! Great job !!! You know, I'm going to CT/NY this summer. My cousin and I both turn 40. We are talking about doing a 5k! Maybe you could join us !

So I have some big news ! Since I'm walking 3 - 4 miles at a time, I signed up for a half marathon - 13.1 miles in February !! So I do have to train.. but I know i can do this ! I'm so damn excited. I got it ! I want my 13.1 sticker !!

@ you're still pretty early out ! Check with your doctor, but your body just went through a lot with major surgery and anesthesia. I'm sure it's all out of whack !!

@ is it right after you eat? Have you asked your DR about that? I don't remember a lot of people having that.. but you might want to ask in the post op board ! I'm sure there's many many people who have had that happen Congrats on your new tummy !!

Hey Everyone, I'm 7 days post op. feel good! Been walking almost every day. 1 to 2 miles. And over all really good. Even questioning if they even did the surgery because I feel good lol. My doctor wants me to do the 30 ccs every 15 minutes, but I just can't do that. I feel really good and it drives me crazy to eat like that. Instead I have been listening to my sleeve. I eat 5 times a day and nothing more than cup of full liquid at a time and get the rest of my liquids in with Water. So I've been really wanting flavor. First few days I did great with some butternut squash Soup, beef broth, chicken broth, a homemade cream of mushroom soup, and a liquid blended cream of chicken. And all very satisfying. Yesterday I went to the store and got different progressive light and campbells heart healthy Soups. I add a bit of liquid to them and blend in my ninja blender until it's all liquid. Is that wrong? I see so many people on these boards suffer with full liquids and can't wait for flavor. Also make a double milk (mootopia and 1/3 cup of powder milk which = 20 grams of protein) and mix in with my soups. So I'm also getting my Proteins in with my soups. Also. I found I can eat a pudding cup and Jello cup in about 15 minutes. Is that too fast? I feel good, and I don't want to over due anything. and a stupid side note ... I have been weighing myself every day. I KNOW I KNOW !! I see you through the monitor shaking your head tell me to stop that I was losing 2 lbs a day. I ate a soup yesterday from the store and now I haven't lost any today. An early stall ? my body adjusting? Oh hell.. I know this is crazy. I'm going to lose the weight if I'm dong the right things.. why do I feel compelled to weigh every day. Never mind.. I'm just being a typical crazy person on a weight loss journey LOL Thanks Everyone !!

Congrats to our October 1st Sleevers for your Month Surgiversary !!!!! WTG !!! Make sure you take your measurements and your before and after pictures !!!!! Every month. Because when you stall, you'll have your pics to show you are still losing !!! HUGS Everyone !!!!! oooh and I had my first Deviled Egg last night. It was sooooooo yummy ! I had 2 halves. It was great

@@elturner - Are you taking your Vitamins yet? @@pra59 - Congrats on getting sleeved !!! How are you doing? @@mjmboston - Congrats on being scheduled ! Bring Chapstick, walk, walk walk, and when you don't want to, walk some more ! That helps with the gas and makes healing better and get better circulation. Buy different single servings of Protein drinks, and find what you like. Also realize that your taste may change. So what may taste wonderful after being sleeved, might not taste wonderful a week later. And did I mention walking? That's the best !! You'll be tired, you won't want to.. but just do it !!! And realize no matter what, you're recovering, you're going to have some aches and pains, but the sooner you get off the pain meds, and get to walking, the better ! This is just my opinion. congrats again !

@@Vsglady OMG your'e so funny !!! I'm sorry you had some issues !!! But I"m so glad you're happy with the surgery !! It's amazing huh? You can't believe it really happened !!

Congrats on being sleeved! I'm like you.. I share experiences because it helps others.

@@elturner ... I had my surgery 16 days ago. I lost 12 lbs in a week, then gained 2. In the past 9 days I would lose those two pounds, gain those two pounds and stall on many days.... I felt like it was just like every other diet I was on .. I was not going to lose, that I failed this surgery. But honestly, our bodies are adjusting. I know you don't want to hear that, and I didn't want to hear that, but it's the truth!. So what is getting me through it? Look at the success board, or look at the veterans boards. Look how much weight everyone has lost. They have all gone through stalls and made it through. This is part of the process and we just have to go through it Just hang in there.. and don't get depressed.. because everyone has made it through and so will you !!!!

Sleep tight Sue !!!

Who said they were going to move this board? The address already changed to Monthly Gastric Sleevers ... I don't think this board is going anywhere...

Laughing my butt off = LMBO ...Peek ! I had hummus today, and my egg, and a cup of vanilla milk. Also go in my GENEPRO Protein Powder ! Which is perfect timing since I can't handle any more Protein shakes. I also went shopping at five places today... Party City, Michaels, Vitamin Shoppe, Halloween Store, and Grocery store.. I"m telling you.. I was about to fall asleep at the grocery store ! Rest this evening !!!

Kim, that's exactly what I did. A scrambled egg, tiny amount of cheese, touch of ketchup, and touch of pepper.

@@trvlgrl I haven't tried Kefer. Sorry !

That was the most awesome scrambled egg ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! omg yum yum !